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Good reasons for a vegetarian diet - discussion-free at the Christmas table

Your family doesn't want to understand why you eat vegan or vegetarian? Every year at Christmas you have to explain yourself again or fight for something other than the Christmas goose? We feel you...

Zero Waste Gift Ideas at the Last Minute

It's almost too late again and you don't have all your presents yet? Don't go on a shopping spree and buy things without thinking that will end up in the bin. We've put together some ideas for zero...

Unpackaged shopping - but why?

Shopping without packaging – why? Sure, it saves waste somehow. But is it really worth it? Oh yes! We'll show you why. We believe that unpackaged shopping is much more than just getting groceries. ...

Climate change is not real? Counterarguments for the family table

Unfortunately, anyone who works to protect the climate is always confronted with people who don't really want to see the problem. Pretty annoying - but doable! Just in time for the upcoming dark s...

Mushroom picking for beginners

What could be better than wandering through a forest in the golden autumn light and collecting a variety of mushrooms, which you can then use to conjure up a delicious dinner? That's right, nothin...

BREW DELICIOUS TEA WITHOUT WASTE

The best thing about autumn is the golden light, walks in the forest and... warm tea. There are countless ways to make use of the millennia-old tea culture. Tea is not only full of unexpected heal...

Fast fashion? No thanks. Why sustainability can also come with style.

“Fast fashion” refers to the fashion industry’s development of producing very cheap clothing for the mass market and reacting to the latest trends with constantly new collections. The Zara brand b...

7 years of OU - time for a review

7 years of OU. That's a long time, isn't it? Time to take a look back.  It all started with an idea that is even older. The idea of ​​a supermarket without packaging. The beautiful Wiener Stra...

Zero Waste in Medicine? 5 Recipes for Natural Home Remedies

Zero waste in medicine? That doesn't sound right at first, because of course it is extremely important in the medical field to keep everything as sterile as possible. Certain medications therefore...

FEDERAL ELECTION 2021 - THE PARTY PROGRAM CHECK FOR THE CLIMATE

Elections are scheduled in Germany on September 26th: The Federal Republic will elect a new parliament. This year, the election is even more important than usual. Because our future depends on it. ...